Apple has officially launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in India and global markets, bringing a massive inner display and a hefty price tag. A recent hardware teardown by YouTube channel Kingmi Mobile reveals how Apple uses a specialised matte protective layer to mask the folding screen’s central crease, while exposing the complexities and steep costs associated with repairing the device.

Audio titan Bose has officially acquired Skullcandy in a shock industry takeover, leaving music lovers scrambling to understand how this massive corporate shift will impact future headphone prices and sound quality. Backed by a history of co-developed gear, this high-stakes purchase promises a wild ride for consumers across global markets, including avid audiophiles right here in India.

HMD has launched the new 2660 Flip Senior Edition, a specialized feature phone designed specifically for older adults. Priced at GBP 79.99 in the UK, the clamshell device integrates an artificial intelligence companion named Mary, developed by inTouch. The AI companion helps bridge the digital divide by offering conversational support, games, and slower-paced speech, backed by 4G connectivity and a removable battery.

OnePlus is gearing up to launch a new sub-flagship smartphone, the OnePlus Turbo Pro or OnePlus Turbo 7 Pro, expected by the end of the year. Leaks reveal it will feature an unannounced Qualcomm SM8845 Pro chipset, a stunning 6.78-inch flat 1.5K display with a groundbreaking 185Hz refresh rate, a massive 200-megapixel primary rear camera, and a battery capacity ranging from 9,000mAh to 10,000mAh.

Global buyers face a shocking reality as leaked European details reveal the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will feature drastically reduced battery packs while commanding steep price surges. Reaching up to EUR 1,849, international units shed up to 1,450mAh compared to Chinese editions, sparking immense outrage among prospective flagship consumers worldwide.

Oppo has officially confirmed that the Find X10 Pro Max will launch in India on October 22 as the country’s first smartphone powered by the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro processor. Alongside its flagship silicon clocked at 4.55GHz, the device introduces an industry-first Hasselblad triple 200-megapixel camera module, an 8,000mAh battery, and Android 17.

Apple has officially scheduled its ‘Pro and Tell’ special event for October 28 in Los Angeles, setting the stage for what is anticipated to be a major hardware overhaul. The presentation is expected to mark Apple’s historic transition into touchscreen laptops with a tandem OLED MacBook, alongside powerful M6 silicon updates across the MacBook Pro and iMac families, and a brand-new OLED iPad Mini.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy F70 5G on sale in India through Flipkart, starting at an introductory price of Rs. 19,999 for the 4GB RAM configuration. Delivering mid-range hardware for budget-conscious consumers, the new device features an octa-core Exynos 1330 processor, a 50-megapixel primary camera, a vivid 6.7-inch sAMOLED display, and a 5,000mAh battery backed by 25W fast charging support alongside bank discount offers.

iQOO has officially scheduled the launch of the Neo 12 in China for October 28 at 7 pm local time, unveiling a major redesign and high-end hardware. Tech enthusiasts monitoring performance benchmarks will find Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, an Ice Dome cooling system, and a rumored 9,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging capability.

Vivo is preparing to launch the Vivo X500 Ultra between March and April next year in China, according to new leaks detailing its flagship hardware. Positioned above the X500 Pro Max, the handset is slated to boast Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 2nm processor, a 6.85-inch 144Hz 2K+ BOE display, and a triple 200-megapixel rear camera array.